U.S. Army NCO of the Year Written Examination Advance Sheet 2005

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

Office of the Sergeant Major of the Army

U.S. Army NCO of the Year Written Examination

Advance Sheet 2005

1. Congratulations. Being nominated to participate in the U.S. Army NCO of the Year Competition (NCOYC) is a significant personal accomplishment. Your Major Army Command (MACOM) recommendation signifies that you have proven yourself by winning a host of MACOM and subordinate command sponsored boards. I wish you the best of luck in the competition.

2. Overview. The NCOYC written examination will measure your general knowledge in a wide range of military subjects. It is a 50-question test that you will have one hour (60 minutes) to complete. The test proctor will have materials at the examination site.

3. Recommended study areas. The examination contains general knowledge questions from the following areas and references:

a. NCOERs

AR 623-205

b. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)

FM 55-1

AR 750-1

c. NBC

FM 3-4

FM 3-11

d. CHAIN OF COMMAND

FM 3-0

U.S. CONSTITUTION

e. U.S ARMY HISTORY

FM 3-21.5

AR 600-25

AR 840-10

TP 600-4

f. LAND NAVIGATION

FM 3-25.26

g. FIRST AID

FM 4-25.11

STP 21-1 SMCT

h. SPONSORSHIP

AR 600-8-8

i. APFT/PHYSICAL FITNESS

AR 600-9

FM 7-22.7

j. UNIFORMS, AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

AR 670-1

AR 600-8-22

k. NCODP

AR 350-17

l. NCO CREED AND NCO HISTORY

FM 7-22.7

m. MILITARY LEADERSHIP AND COUNSELING

FM 22-100

n. SOLDIER SUPPORT ACTIVITIES AND ARMY PROGRAMS

AR 600-8-8

AR 600-20

AR 930-4

o. MILTARY JUSTICE

AR 27-10

p. SUPPLY ECONOMY

AR 710-2

FM 101-5

FM 101-5-1

q. WEAPONS

FM 3-22.9

r. EDUCATION PROGRAMS

AR 621-5

AR 621-202

s. DRILL AND CEREMONY

FM 3-21.5

t. BATTLE FOCUSED TRAINING

FM 7-1

u. ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF’S ARMY STRATEGIC PLANNING GUIDANCE

4. Prepare yourself by becoming familiar with the references. Do not try to memorize them, but have a general idea how the references categorize the information.

5. Again, congratulations on your accomplishments and continued success in the competition.